Kiel sailor who died in Guam remembered for his generosity

5:03 PM,
Jun. 25, 2013

Robert Dotzler

Written by

Cindy Hodgson
Gannett Wisconsin Media

Robert Dotzler, the 24-year-old Navy diver from Kiel who died last week in Guam, "lived a lifetime" during just the last couple of years, his mom said Tuesday. Adel Dotzler also has taken some comfort in reading posts on her son's Facebook page from people saying how much he helped them, how he provided a "shoulder to lean on," she said.

"Bobby," as his family called him, was the sort of person who would help anyone, whether a friend or not, and would give the shirt off his back, she said.

Dotzler's sister, Rebecca, said she will remember her younger brother for "his lovingness." She called him "a ...